Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security

We will consider all applicants with 2:2 or above, or equivalent international qualifications. For some courses, there may be additional requirements which can be found on our website.

In recent years, issues of terrorism and organised crime have gained an unprecedented profile, provoked significant social concern, and dominated both law-and-order and many wider social policy agendas. Our MA Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security course draws on state-of-the-art research to address key critical issues surrounding organised criminality and terrorism in contemporary society. We involve multi-level analyses of organised crime as a concept, alongside the impacts of urbanisation, migration and globalisation upon both the practice of crime and the ways in which we understand them. You will address cutting-edge critical, conceptual and theoretical analyses of terrorism and counter-terrorism. This course provides you with a strong grounding in the key theories, understandings and issues relating to organised crime and terrorism. You explore topics including: Globalisation and organised crime Mafia, corruption and power Drug trafficking and illicit trades Security and the state Analysis, politics and prevention of terrorism Security challenges Cybercrime and digital criminology Ethics of Human rights The hacker ethics If you are interested in these topics with a quantitative focus and are looking for a funded pathway to a PhD scheme, you may be interested in the MSc version of this course.

Entry requirements - You can find international entry requirements for most countries on our webpage www.essex.ac.uk/international. If your country is not listed, please contact Postgraduate Admissions at pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

Pre-sessional English Language courses -
If you need to improve your English language skills before joining your main degree course, we offer pre-sessional English courses on our campuses in partnership with Kaplan International Pathways. To learn more, please visit www.essex.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional

Funding -
You can explore scholarship opportunities for your country at www.essex.ac.uk/international or view our university-wide scholarships at www.essex.ac.uk/scholarships.

There are a wide range of funding options for postgraduate study, including scholarships, bursaries and alumni discounts. You can check your eligibility at https://www.essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/masters/fees-and-funding.